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Dear White Oaks Parents and Guardians,
It has been a good week at White Oaks. We saw some fun hats and costumes and interesting mismatched outfits. Thank you to our SBTS (School Based Technology Support) Ms. Orr for spearheading the spirit week for Digital Citizenship. During our Staff Development Day last Monday, we had presentations on mental health and wellness from our counselors and clinical staff and we had our Region 4 Equity Specialist present to staff on effective ways to address racial slurs and hate speech. I am grateful for the dedication of our staff and their commitment to continue learning and considering new ways to support all of our students.
Here are some events at White Oaks for the coming week.
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We have a 3 hour early dismissal on 10/21 and your homeroom teachers sent notices out about this over the last few weeks. Thank you for letting us know your plans.
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The SCA (Student Council Association) Officer Voting will take place on 10/22 and 10/23. Students in grades 3-6 will have access to a Google Form in their Students Schoology course. Each student should complete the form once. Lauren McCook will be working with teachers in 1st & 2nd grade to tally and collect student votes. Voting closes at noon on 10/23.
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Principal's Coffee Option 1 will be this week on Wednesday 10/23 from 9:30 - 10:30. Option 2 will be on Tuesday 10/29 from 5:30 - 6:30. This is an informal conversation where I will provide updates and consider your questions and ideas.
We are looking forward to another successful White Oaks Movie Night tonight. What a wonderful tradition for our students and families. The efforts to build community at White Oaks are clearly making a difference.
I'll see some of you outside soon!
Ms. Justine Klena
School Picture Are Online Now! Any student who has not had a chance to order, it's not too late! Use your student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Please scan QR code and enter your student ID
The following message was shared with our 5th & 6th Grade Chorus Members:
Here’s your invitation to sing at the White Oaks Veterans Breakfast on Friday morning, November 8th! This is an optional performance but encouraged! Those singers who are attending the breakfast with their military family are still eligible to perform! Those who are playing in the band are also eligible to perform! Lastly, those singers who want to support this special day, sign up!
Please fill out this form if you will be joining us on Nov. 8th. The due date to respond is Wednesday, Oct. 30th. On the form, there is more information about the schedule and performance attire so check it out before you commit.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mrs. Elder (5th Grade Chorus Director) cemorganelde@fcps.edu
Ms. Gridneva (6th Grade Chorus Director) tgridneva@fcps.edu
Veterans Day is coming, and WOES will be honoring our veterans with our annual breakfast. This year the breakfast will be on Friday, Nov. 8th at 7:45 a.m. at White Oaks E.S. in the cafeteria. In addition, we would love to have a picture of your veteran to include in a slideshow. Photos can be emailed to RLOrr@fcps.edu. Please come join us for some music, food, and comraderie at our annual Veterans Day Breakfast! All of our veterans, those currently serving in the military and their WOES students are invited to attend. Please RSVP by October 28 via this link: https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=4994 Every year you show up BIG through donations of food, drinks, supplies and your time! We hope that you will do so again this year. Sign up below to help make this event memorable for our community! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AE29A1FFC52-51529862-veterans#/
If you are unable to attend next Wednesday's (10/23 from 9:30 - 10:30) we've included a form (https://forms.gle/QbGwUjRgMKe5xsKu9), to bring up any questions, suggestions, or concerns you want addressed in Principal's Coffee. Please note that your responses on this form remain completely anonymous.
To help fund the Sixth Grade end-of-year celebration and a legacy gift for the school, the 6th grade committee is holding a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser at this year's Eagle Trot on Saturday, October 26, outside of White Oaks. Doughnuts are being offered for pre-sale by the dozen only. A limited number of individual doughnuts and other food items will be available for sale that morning. Cash or credit accepted. To guarantee your doughnuts, pre-order by NOON on Tuesday, October 22! Pre-orders should be picked up by 10:00 a.m. on race day. Thank you for supporting our sixth graders!
PTA Reflections Art Program Does your child enjoy art, music, or dance? Does he or she have an interest in writing, film making, or photography? Then encourage your child to unleash their inner artist with PTA Reflections! They can create their own amazing artistic interpretation inspired by this year’s theme, "Accepting Imperfection." Learn more about the program, including prizes and scholarships, at PTA.org/Reflections. All entries are due to the White Oaks PTA online portal at https://forms.gle/GjzKhvXfU8B6D9A16 by 10/25. Please send any questions to woes.reflections@gmail.com. Have fun and good luck!
White Oaks Elementary PTA is hosting its second annual Eagle Trot Run on Saturday, October 26th. We'll have something for everyone. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Perfect for individuals or families looking for a casual run or walk. 5K Timed Run: Challenge yourself with a timed 5K course. Kid Dash: Our youngest Eagles can join the fun without registration! Costumes are encouraged! Water will be offered on course. All 5k &1-mile finishers will receive special race medals. Purchase a commemorative shirt. Prizes for top 5k finishers. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WoesEagleTrot. Discount code for WOES families for $5 off per person: WOES2024. Questions? Interested in volunteering? Contact woeseagletrot@gmail.com
As we gear up for our second quarter, we want to remind you to renew your PTA membership if you haven't already for the 2024-2025 school year. Your involvement is crucial to our community and supports our efforts in enhancing the educational experience for all our students. Why Your Membership Matters:
Advocacy: Your membership strengthens our voice when advocating for the needs of our children and schools.
Community: Join a network of parents and educators who share a common goal: fostering a positive and enriching environment for our children.
Programs & Events: Membership helps fund various programs, events, and resources that directly benefit our students.
What Your PTA Dollars Are Doing:
We're excited to share how your generous contributions have made a positive impact on our school community this quarter:
Teacher Appreciation: We've given teachers $50 gift cards ($50 x 72 = $3,600), to help stock their classrooms with essential supplies. This empowers them to create a more engaging learning environment.
Tech Upgrades: Thanks to your support, we've invested $4,600 in interactive touch modules and screenbeams, enhancing our teachers' ability to deliver dynamic lessons.
Warm Welcome: We hosted a well-attended breakfast to welcome the staff back, providing them with a nourishing start to the school year.
Movie Nights: Your PTA funds the movie license ($636), that brings fun and family-friendly films to our school during PTA hosted movie nights.
Communication Tools: We've subscribed to PTBoard ($130) to host our website, keeping our community informed and connected.
Teacher Recognition: Throughout the year, we'll be honoring our dedicated staff with gift cards ($3,000), to show our appreciation.
BrainPOP: The PTA supports the school by paying this yearly subscription fee to provide educational resources to the students ($3,000).
Looking Ahead:
Student Scholarships: We're committed to supporting students' participation in after-school clubs through scholarships.
Staff Appreciation: We're planning a special breakfast or lunch to celebrate our hardworking staff, this continues throughout the year and culminates in a week of recognition in May.
Burke School: A donation to support the Burke School with $1,000 to help supply items for student recognition.
You can already see the wonderful things we were able to accomplish this first quarter and these contributions makes a real difference. Please take a moment to renew your membership at: https://whiteoaks.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4994&form=1. If you have any questions or not sure if your membership is active please don’t hesitate to email at: wopta.communications@gmail.com.
- October 21st: Three Hour Early Closing at White Oaks
- October 31st: End of Quarter/2 Hour Early Closing for All Students
- November 1st: Diwali Holiday / No School
- November 4th: School Planning Day / No School for Students
- November 5th: Teacher Workday / No School for Students
- November 11th: Veteran's Day Holiday /No School
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